“During the holidays, it is important that we give back and show our support for the community. I’m
excited that my colleagues and I had the opportunity to spend part of our afternoon volunteering in
Baltimore as part of Governor O’Malley’s Stronger Together campaign,” said Secretary Sanchez.
“Organizations like Health Care for the Homeless touch countless lives and go a long way to provide a
safety net for our most vulnerable neighbors. A decision to spend time volunteering is a personal choice
and I know DLLR employees will respond enthusiastically to Governor O’Malley’s call to action and give
their time to a cause close to their hearts.”

Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) provides health-related services, education, and advocacy to reduce
the incidence and burdens of homelessness. In Baltimore, HCH delivers pediatric, adult, and geriatric
medical care, mental health services, social work and case management, addiction treatment, dental care,
HIV services, outreach, prison re-entry services, supportive housing, and access to education and
employment for thousands of City residents. HCH ensures similar services statewide through grants and
technical assistance to partner agencies in the City of Frederick and Montgomery, Harford, and Baltimore
Counties.

The Maryland: Stronger Together campaign connects Marylanders with various opportunities to serve in
their communities. Last month, Governor O’Malley unveiled a new interactive map that allows citizens to
enter their home or work address to find service opportunities in their communities. Through social media,
Marylanders are able to share their stories about volunteering using Twitter hashtag #MDTogether, display
an official Maryland: Stronger Together Basno Digital Badge on their social media accounts, and post
photos, videos and stories on the “Maryland:
Stronger Together” Facebook page.

Governor O’Malley and his cabinet have urged state employees to volunteer in their communities.
Employees are allowed four hours of leave time to participate in a service event during November and
December. Employees must complete an “Employee Community Service” leave form. After the service is
performed, the volunteer coordinator at the organization must sign the form to confirm the service was
completed.

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consumers, providing a safety net and cultivating a thriving
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